Attorney Susan Hays filed to run as a Democratic candidate for agriculture commissioner, taking on the current occupant Republican Sid Miller. Hays has an extensive legal background, including as a cannabis attorney. She was also instrumental in advocating and...
Louie Gohmert made it official on Tuesday by filing to run for Attorney General of Texas. Gohmert has earned a national profile through outlandish claims like saying we could change the moon’s orbit to address climate change or that there was no evidence of an armed...
State Representative Michelle Beckley recently announced her run against Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick and others in the bid for the second highest position in the Texas government. Right now, she enters into a crowded primary race with two other Democratic candidates,...
Since 2015, the title of Texas Land Commissioner has belonged to George P. Bush — an heir to one of the state’s most prominent political legacies. But that won’t be the case come next November. With Bush joining the crowd of candidates seeking to vanquish the...
The Republican primary in the Attorney General’s race had another wild twist Monday evening when Louie Gohmert, the Tea Party congressman and outspoken Trump enthusiast, declared he was officially a candidate. Gohmert had fueled speculation that he was going to run...
Community organizer and activist James S. Burnett announced on Monday he’s running for state representative of House District 76. “I'm proud to announce my candidacy for State Representative in #HD76 to represent the place I have called home since I was four...
Yesterday morning, Rep. Alex Dominguez announced that he’s running for state senate in District 27. Known best for his focus on education and healthcare access in the Rio Grande Valley, the two-term representative emerged as a leading voice within the Texas House...
State Rep. Ina Minjarez (D-San Antonio) announced Monday she would be running for Bexar County Judge. “Over the course of my career, I've worked to support working families, small businesses, seniors, our everyday neighbors,” Minjarez said in a video announcing her...
Texas Democrats have their first candidate officially running for Texas Railroad Commission, the three-member agency that regulates the state’s oil, gas and mining industries. Luke Warford, former Chief Strategy Officer for Texas Democrats announced his campaign...